Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 390 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Tell it, don’t just read it): Speak slowly, clearly and loudly enough for everyone. Pause before a surprise and change your voice for each character (a deep voice for a giant, a squeaky one for a mouse). Look at your listeners and use your face and hands to show feelings and actions.

1. 1.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Never pause, not even once.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Change your voice for each character.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.

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